Abstract: Electromotive furniture drive for displacing parts of a piece of furniture relative to one another. The drive includes a drive element that can linearly move along a linear motion axis. This drive is provided for pivoting a pivotal element, which can pivot about a pivot axis and which, when the furniture drive is in a mounted position, is actively connected to a part of the piece of furniture to be displaced. An element may be provided that, during the displacing motion, maintains the engagement between the drive and the pivotal element at a point P that is essentially fixed along the linear motion axis. The furniture drive can be easily and economically produced and has a sturdy design.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device (10) for beds, mattresses, armchairs and the like, which comprises support elements (12) that extend at an angle to the adjusting direction (A), especially on both sides, and that form together a plane of support (12A), and at least one drive device (24) for modifying the inclination of the plane of support, said drive device comprising at least one pivotable raising lever (14). In order to provide an adjusting device that is simple in design, at least one pivotable raising lever (14) is combined with a plurality of bar members (16A-G) that can be pivoted relative one another so that the general raising movement is combined with the ergonomic detail movement.

Abstract: A control arrangement for apparatuses (1) with several functional actuators operated with a low voltage and supplied by a mains-operated transformer (2) provided with a mains activation device. A manually actuated switching unit (3) consolidated into a switching panel (12) and serves to control the actuators and the mains activation device by switching contacts such as pushbuttons. Transmission paths are provided to transmit control commands to the mains activation device and to the actuators. The switching unit (3) is simplified by separate switching contacts (4, 4?) and (5, 5?) and separate transmission paths (4A) and (5A) respectively provided in the switching unit (3) for the main activation device and for the functional actuators respectively, while the control circuits of the mains activation device and of the functional actuators are permanently separated from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device (10) for beds, mattresses, armchairs and the like, which comprises support elements (12) that extend at an angle to the adjusting direction (A), especially on both sides, and that form together a plane of support (12A), and at least one drive device (24) for modifying the inclination of the plane of support, said drive device comprising at least one pivotable raising lever (14). In order to provide an adjusting device that is simple in design, at least one pivotable raising lever (14) is combined with a plurality of bar members (16A-G) that can be pivoted relative one another so that the general raising movement is combined with the ergonomic detail movement.

Abstract: Electromotive furniture drive for displacing parts of a piece of furniture relative to one another. The drive includes a drive element that can linearly move along a linear motion axis. This drive is provided for pivoting a pivotal element, which can pivot about a pivot axis and which, when the furniture drive is in a mounted position, is actively connected to a part of the piece of furniture to be displaced. An element may be provided that, during the displacing motion, maintains the engagement between the drive and the pivotal element at a point P that is essentially fixed along the linear motion axis. The furniture drive can be easily and economically produced and has a sturdy design.

Abstract: An adjustment device for beds, mattresses, seats and the like, which adjustment device includes several support elements extending across an adjustment direction and together spanning a support plane and at least one drive device for pivoting of support elements relative to each other for the purpose of a slope or trend change of the support plane. The support elements are provided with at least one mounting element extending across the support plane. Each mounting element is provided with a pivot joint in its first end region. Spacer devices are provided to maintain the spacing of adjacent mounting elements relative to each other in the region of the pivot joint. Spacing adjusters to change the spacing of adjacent mounting elements are provided on the region of the second ends of the mounting element opposite the pivot joints.

Abstract: A control arrangement for apparatuses (1) with several functional actuators that are operated with an electrical voltage, in particular a low voltage and supplied by a mains-operated transformer (2) that is provided with a mains activation device, wherein said control arrangement includes

Abstract: An apparatus for a sunroof that contains at least one cover part for selectively closing and at least partially opening an opening in a rigid roof surface of an automobile. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a roof opening that contains a base part with side parts that lie opposite one another and define a longitudinal direction. The sunroof includes a cover part that can be tilted as well as slid along the longitudinal direction. The apparatus includes a cover carrying element that is connect to the cover part and can be pivoted about a cam pin which extends transverse to the longitudinal direction and can slide along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for a sunroof that contains at least one cover part for selectively closing and at least partially opening an opening in a rigid roof surface of an automobile. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a roof opening that contains a base part with side parts that lie opposite one another and define a longitudinal direction. The sunroof includes a cover part that can be tilted as well as slid along the longitudinal direction. The apparatus includes a cover carrying element that is connect to the cover part and can be pivoted about a cam pin which extends transverse to the longitudinal direction and can slide along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for a sunroof that contains at least one cover part for selectively closing and at least partially opening an opening in a rigid roof surface of an automobile. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a roof opening that contains a base part with side parts that lie opposite one another and define a longitudinal direction. The sunroof includes a cover part that can be tilted as well as slid along the longitudinal direction. The apparatus includes a cover carrying element that is connected to the cover part and can be pivoted about a cam pin which extends transverse to the longitudinal direction and can slide along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: In a guiding mechanism for a vehicle sunroof (4) consisting of at least two panels (6, 8, 10, 12) with a roof-mounted frame (14) forming an essentially rectangular opening in the roof (3) of the vehicle, and with guiding rails (16, 17) that are positioned along the edges of the frame (14) that are essentially parallel with the driving direction of the vehicle, and with guiding carriages (18, 20, 22, 24) that can be moved back and forth in the guiding rails (16, 17), whereas the panels (6, 8, 10, 12) are connected at both ends with one guiding carriage (18, 20, 22, 24) each, the problem of little space requirement of the guiding mechanism is solved. This is accomplished in that the guiding carriages (18, 20, 22, 24) of two adjacent-positioned panels (6, 8, 10, 12) can be moved into positions in which the guiding carriages (18, 20, 22, 24) are at least partly positioned side-by-side with each other. Thus, a large maximal aperture of the vehicle sunroof is facilitated.

Abstract: A louver arrangement for a vehicle sun roof designed to limit sun into the vehicle and to limit the vibration of the louvers. The louver arrangement has two or more louvers that are guided between parallel guide profiles. At least one louver has a deviating longitudinal radius of curvature such that when the louver is in the closed position at least one portion of the louver is fastened to a component perpendicular to the plane of the sun roof opening.

Abstract: A louver arrangement for vehicle sun roofs such as transparent sun roofs. The louver arrangement has two or more louvers that are guided between two parallel guide profiles. Each louver has a guide element positioned at each end of the louver to guide the movement of the louver in the guide profiles.

Abstract: A solar protection device for sun roofs of motor vehicles is provided. The solar protection device includes at least a first lamella and a second lamella which are moved along two guides between an open position and a closed position, the two guides arranged between two guiding profiles which are generally parallel. The invention comprises at least a portion of each lamella arranged in a slanted position with respect to the guides and a mechanism for stacking the slanted portions of each lamella upon each other in the open position. The mechanism for stacking includes at least one link block for moving along the guides, the slanted portions being arranged to form ventilation gaps between adjacent front edges of a second lamella and rear edges of a first lamella in the closed position.

Abstract: A sliding roof for a motor vehicle is disclosed, which comprises a plate with a front edge and a rear edge, an opening in a vehicle roof, a guide rail, a front support, a rear support a height-level adjustment member, and an actuating member. The plate closes in its frontmost position the opening (1) in the motor vehicle roof (2). The plate is at least height-level adjustable at its rear edge with a rear height-level adjustment member. The plate is slidable outside of the roof opening (1) in various positions on one side of the motor vehicle roof (2). The plate is supported by at least one rearwardly disposed rear support (36), where the rear support is provided with the rear height-level adjustment member. The plate can be adjusted, with respect to its height-level, slidably by way of at least one actuating member.

Abstract: A vehicle sun roof has a frame part, such as a cover frame (3) for a cover (4) which can be opened and closed in relation to the roof covering (2). In the zone of the opening edge (2'), fastening devices (7), distributed on the circumference (perimeter) are necessary. The necessary holding forces between the roof covering and the frame are especially simple to mount and can be securely applied by a single installer. Complicated parts or mounting tools are not needed. The necessary holding forces are obtained through clamping devices, which consist, in each case, of at least one bolt (9) which can be rotated, pushed along or swung, and at least one blocking member (18) which can be gripped behind the bolt. The bolt is arranged on one, and the blocking member on the other of the parts to be joined together.

Abstract: A sun roof to be installed in a roof opening (3) of a vehicle (1) in which a rigid lining (solid canopy 10) is located beneath the roofing (2) in which the sun roof (6) is to be installed. The sun roof comprises at least a cover (7) which can be opened and closed, and a multiple-part frame (4) which can be clamped directly against the roofing (2) and including a one-piece outer frame part (5) circumscribing the roof opening (3) and which can be installed in the roofing from above, a one-piece inner frame part (9) circumscribing the roof opening (3) which can be fixedly joined with the outer frame part (5) in the zone within the roof opening (3), and which is supported directly against the roofing (2) from beneath, and (preferably) an anchoring member (19, 20, 20B, 21) supported against the solid canopy (10) from beneath. For such a sun roof, the opening (3) in the roofing ( 2) may be exactly as large as the opening in the solid canopy beneath it.

Abstract: A sun roof for a vehicle having an opening in the roof thereof comprises a single outer cover and inner roller covers. The roller covers includes two sun protective screens which can be rolled up and unrolled and which extend beneath the outer cover within the opening on opposite sides of a middle line of the vehicle roof extending in the travel direction. The roller devices operate independently of each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sunroof (1) for motor vehicles with a cover frame (3). This cover frame is formed by a first frame (5) and a second frame (6) and with a cover (4), which can be opened and closed. The cover frame (3) can be fixed in position by clamping of the roof skin (2) in the region of the opening edge (2') between the first and second frame at the vehicle top. The clamping mechanism allows the maintenance of the required clamping forces between the first and the second frame. Openings (8, 8', 8") can be distributed around the circumference of the first frame. The second frame carries levers (9) which can be slid through the openings of the first frame and can be tilted, in the mounted state, into a bolting position. The lever (9) can have a rest state at the first frame upon tilting in a bolting position and the lever (9) exerts the required clamping forces between the first and the second frame.

Abstract: A ventilation device for a vehicle roof window disposed in a window opening having a light-permeable cover (6). The cover is adjustably movable between at least one open and one closed position. The ventilation device consists of at least one motor-driven fan (8, 4). At least one support (22, 24) can be fastened stationary on the vehicle body, for the arrangement of the fan on the vehicle interior side of the cover, within the window opening. A power source (14) is provided for the fan motor (8). The power source is at least one solar cell and this solar cell is arranged between the light-permeable cover (6) and the at least one support (22, 24).